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How to Make a Natural Peppermint Salve to Soothe Skin – Recipes Herbal Salves

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Recipe from Hiqili Essential Oils

Hiqili published this recipe as a foot cream, but peppermint is good for many issues with skin.

Benefits

What are the benefits of peppermint foot cream

  • Cools and refreshes tired feet
  • Moisturizes dry, cracked heels
  • Relieves foot pain and discomfort

Ingredients

What do we need to prepare?

  • 4 oz Shea Butter [1/2 cup]
  • 2 oz Coconut Oil [1/4 cup]
  • 2 oz Almond Oil [1/4 cup]
  • 10 drops Peppermint Essential Oil

Directions

How to make peppermint foot cream?

  1. Melt the shea butter and coconut oil in a double boiler.
  2. Once melted, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  3. Stir in the almond oil and peppermint essential oil.
  4. Pour the mixture into a container and let it solidify.

Peppermint Essential Oil

  • Ingredients & Aroma: Our raw materials are sourced from India and extracted using the traditional steam distillation method, Our 100% pure peppermint essential oil tastes fresh and cool with the characteristic herbal aroma of peppermint.
  • Effects & Benefits: Freshens the air, Relaxes the body and soul, Nourishes the skin, Relieves discomfort.
  • DIY: Add peppermint essential oil to home, conditioners, Shampoos, Massage oils, Diffusers, Cleansers, Sprays, Laundry Detergents, Cleansers, Body Lotions, Creams, Bath salts. And DIY candles, Perfumes, Soaps, Bath bombs.
  • Multiple Usage Scenarios: Add 1-2 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil in the washing machine with laundry cleaning to eliminate odours, Commonly used in home cleaning, Garden, Indoor, Outdoor, Kitchen, Shower, Bathtub, Toilet, Sauna, Spa, Aromatherapy, Outdoor space, Car, air freshening, office, bedroom, yoga.
  • Body Massage: Mix 5-6 drops of peppermint essential oil per 30 ml of base carrier oil (Olive Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Oil). Take an appropriate amount of the blended oil in your palm and apply in circular motions on the body parts that need to be massaged to relaxing and soothing.
  • Multiple Essential Oil Blends: Peppermint Essential Oil can be blended with Lavender Essential Oil to better soothe the skin. Blended with Lemon essential oil, It cleanses the skin and reduces oiliness. It can also be blended with rosemary, Eucalyptus, Cinnamon, Sage, Clove, Geranium, Myrrh and nutmeg.

What Is Sweet Almond Oil?

Image Credit: Naturevibe Botanicals on Amazon

 

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